Sorry gang, I’ve been a little absent the last couple of weeks working on a couple of the largest projects of my life. Real game-changers for me. Thanks to everyone for the support, without you, these projects wouldn’t be in my lap.
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At what point on the SCUBA food chain do people need to start connecting? As a SCUBA instructor, dive center or SCUBA certification agency, we encourage divers to find buddies to go diving with, but do we need even more connection, and if so, where? The Suunto Example Yesterday, I was discussing the beta version…
I’m just kidding, SCUBA diving doesn’t suck. Of all the various activities I’ve tried (skiing, snowboarding, bungee jumping, zip lining, sailing and too many more to mention), I will always come back to SCUBA. I’ve never had a bad dive. I believe something can be learned from every dive we make, it’s our responsibility to…
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I always hating being told to smile when I answered the phone. I argued with my old sales manager and told him that was the dumbest thing I’d ever heard. I’m willing to admit it now, he was right. Do you smile when you answer the phone or when people walk through the door? Before…
Recently, the PADI Instructor News blog mentioned managing your reputation on Yelp. Between the abundant user reviews in my location, an easy to use interface and their incredible iPhone application, I have been sold on Yelp for several years. If you haven’t been to Yelp, be sure to check it out (after you’re done reading…
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